Sobriety, Godliness
Fruit of Consecration For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. Titus 2:11, 12. As ordinarily conducted, parties of pleasure also are a hindrance to real growth, either of mind or […]
A Clear Conscience
Fruit of Consecration And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. Acts 24:16. My brethren, the Lord calls upon you to examine the heart closely. He calls upon you to adorn the truth in your daily practise, and in all your dealings with one […]
Sincerity
Fruit of Consecration He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 1 John 2:6. Singleness of purpose, whole-hearted devotion to God, is the condition pointed out by the Saviour’s words. Let the purpose be sincere and unwavering to discern the truth and to obey it at […]
A Disciple’s Decision
Consecration Requires Decisions And he left all, rose up, and followed him. Luke 5:28. When Christ called His disciples to follow Him, He offered them no flattering prospects in this life. He gave them no promise of gain or worldly honor, nor did they make any stipulation as to what they should receive. To Matthew […]
We Will Serve the Lord
Consecration Requires Decisions And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom you will serve; … but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15. There will be a sharp conflict between those who are loyal to God and those who cast scorn upon […]
God Desires a Contrite Heart
Consecration Requires Decisions The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51:17. The path to Heaven is no smoother now than in the days of our Saviour. All our sins must be put away. Every darling indulgence that hinders our religious life must […]
